Suspension and steering specifications (Renault Clio 1)

Type	Independent with MacPherson struts (inclined springs and shock absorbers assembled in a single unit); models with larger engines are equipped with an anti-roll bar
Lateral play of the hub bearing	0 - 0.05 mm
Front overhang of the bottom (H1 - H2 - see text): All except models with E and F7P series engines	87±7.5 mm
Models with E-series engines	82±7.5 mm
Models with F7P engine	117±7.5 mm

Type	Equipped with longitudinal arms and transverse torsion bars (closed or open type, depending on the model) and telescopic shock absorbers; all models are equipped with an anti-roll bar
Lateral play of the hub bearing	0 - 0.03 mm
Rear suspension overhang (H4 - H5 - see text): Models with C, D and E series engines	6±7.5 mm
Models with F3P engine	4±7.5 mm
Models with F7P engine	45±7.5 mm

Type	Rack and pinion transmission, on some models equipped with a booster

The camber angle of the front wheels depending on the size of the underbody overhang (H1 - H2): Models with F7P engine: 40 mm	-0°43'±30'
120 mm	-1°33'±30'
130 mm	-1°30'±30'
140 mm	-1°25'±30'
185 mm	-0°26'+ 30'
All other models: 75 mm	-0°10'±30'
85 mm	-0°20'±30'
95 mm	-0°30'±30'
115 mm	-0°30'±30'
165 mm	-0°10'±30'
Maximum difference between left and right wheels.	1°
The longitudinal inclination angle of the kingpin depending on the overhang of the bottom (H5 - H2): Models with F7P engine: 41 mm	3°05'±30'
60 mm	2°35'±30'
79 mm	2°05'±30'
98 mm	1°35'+ 30'
117 mm	1°05'±30'
All other models: 41 mm	2°55'±30'
60 mm	2°25'±30'
79 mm	1°55'±30'
98 mm	1°25'±30'
117 mm	0°55' ±30'
Maximum difference between left and right wheels.	1°
Transverse inclination of the kingpin depending on the overhang of the bottom (H1 - H2): Models with F7P engine: 40 mm	8°38'±30'
120 mm	10°47'±30'
130 mm	10°56'±30'
140 mm	11°03'±30'
185 mm	11°08'±30'
All other models: 75 mm	9°50'±30'
85 mm	10°00'±30'
95 mm	10°20'±30'
115 mm	10°40'±30'
165 mm	11°10'±30'
Maximum difference between left and right wheels.	1°
Front wheel alignment (the car is not loaded): Models with F7P 0° engine	Toe-in 20'±10' (2±1 mm)
All other models	Reverse toe-in 0°±10' (1±1 mm)
Rear wheel alignment (the car is not loaded)	-0°50'±30'
Rear wheel alignment (the car is not loaded): Open rear axle	Toe-in 0°20'±10' (2±1 mm)
Closed rear axle	Toe-in 0°15'±10' (1.5±1 mm)

Tire size	145/70 R 135, 155/70 R 135, 165/65 R 13T, 145/80 R 135, 155/80 R 13T, 165/60 R 14H, 185/60 R 147 or 185/55 R 157 (depending on the model)
Pressure	See "Weekly Checks"

Type	Stamped steel or aluminum alloy (depending on the model)
Size	4.5V x 13, 5V x 13, 5.53 x 14, 63 x 14 or 6.53 x 15 (depending on the model)
Maximum rim runout	1.2 mm
Maximum rim curvature	0.8 mm

Front suspension
Bolts securing the strut to the steering knuckle	110
Upper strut mount nut	60
Anti-roll bar clamp bolts	35
Bolt securing the stabilizer bar to the lower arm	20
Lower control arm ball joint tie rod	55
Lower control arm ball joint retaining nuts	75
Lower control arm pivot bolts	110
Rear suspension
Rear axle closed type: Upper shock absorber mounting bolt	80
Lower shock absorber mounting bolt	60
Anti-roll bar mounting bolts 50
Bearing bracket mounting bolts	85
Hub nut*	160
Open type rear axle: Upper shock absorber mounting bolt	115
Lower shock absorber mounting bolt	85
Bearing bracket mounting bolts	100
Hub nut*	175
Steering gear
Steering rod ball joint fastening nut to steering knuckle	35
Tie rod ball joint lock nut	35
Steering rod to steering rack	50
Steering gear mounting bolts	50
Steering wheel nut: Models without air bag	40
Models with air cushion	45
Intermediate shaft universal joint bolt	30
Wheels
Bolts	90

* Replace this nut

Article has been reviewed by editor: Fedoseev Denis

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